Fragrance comparison

Desir Pour Homme vs Scarlet Amber & Jasmine

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 26 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

Desir Pour Homme

Rochas

3.86233 votes

Rank #7,555 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Scarlet Amber & Jasmine

Sri London

5.001 votes

Rank #48,858 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Desir Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Scarlet Amber & Jasmine
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desir Pour Homme2/4

Scarlet Amber & Jasmine2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scarlet Amber & Jasmine
Sillage & projection: Scarlet Amber & Jasmine
Value for money: Desir Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desir Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Desir Pour HommeRochas

Scarlet Amber & JasmineSri London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

211 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityScarlet Amber & Jasmine

SillageScarlet Amber & Jasmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDesir Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

cacao77%

vanilla69%

anis61%

white floral100%

fresh91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AniseGrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart

CacaoCardamom

Base

VanillaCashmere WoodCedar

Top

Red FruitsAniseGrapefruit

Heart

NeroliJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomOrris

Base

VetiverAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAnise, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer66

Fall100

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,555

PerfumerQuest

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#48,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesir Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desir Pour Homme by Rochas opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit and anise before settling into a warm, powdery cacao heart. This woody oriental fragrance for men offers a unique, creamy sweetness that sits comfortably on the skin during the transition from day to evening. It is a reliable choice for cooler spring da…

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Sri London Scarlet Amber & Jasmine is a bright, balanced blend of juicy tartness and smooth floral warmth. It opens with a punchy splash of red berries, crisp grapefruit, and a distinct herbal kick of sweet anise. As the bright fruit settles, creamy white jasmine petals and fresh neroli step forward, grounded by powde…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desir Pour Homme or Scarlet Amber & Jasmine?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desir Pour Homme is rated 3.86/5 from 233 votes; Scarlet Amber & Jasmine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Desir Pour Homme for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Scarlet Amber & Jasmine for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desir Pour Homme or Scarlet Amber & Jasmine?

Scarlet Amber & Jasmine lasts longest (Scarlet Amber & Jasmine 80/100, Desir Pour Homme 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desir Pour Homme or Scarlet Amber & Jasmine?

Scarlet Amber & Jasmine projects furthest (Scarlet Amber & Jasmine 75/100, Desir Pour Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desir Pour Homme and Scarlet Amber & Jasmine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Anise, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Desir Pour Homme or Scarlet Amber & Jasmine better for summer or winter?

Scarlet Amber & Jasmine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desir Pour Homme and Scarlet Amber & Jasmine?

Desir Pour Homme has top notes of Anise, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Cacao and Cardamom, a base of Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. Scarlet Amber & Jasmine has top notes of Red Fruits, Anise and Grapefruit, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Cedar.